Who among the following filed the Writ Petition that led to the famous verdict of the Supreme Court of India recognising the Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right?
- A. Justice P. N. Bhagwati
- B. Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman
- C. Justice K. S. Puttaswamy ✓
- D. Justice Anil R. Dave
Correct Answer: C. Justice K. S. Puttaswamy
Explanation
Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) filed the landmark writ petition in 2012 challenging the Aadhaar scheme, which culminated in the Supreme Court unanimously recognizing the Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right under Article 21 in 2017.
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